Calidad de vida de los cuidadores de pacientes con insuficiencia renal crónica en un hospital del norte de Guayaquil.

Abstract

The WHO defines quality of life as the perception an individual has of their environment, their existence, and the values in which they live in relation to their goals and expectations. Objective: To describe the quality of life of caregivers of patients with renal insufficiency at the General Hospital IESS Ceibos. Methodology: Descriptive, quantitative study, cross-sectional and prospective design. Technique: Survey. Instrument: WHOQOL-BREF quality of life questionnaire. Population and sample: 117 caregivers. Results: Age 30 to 60 years (43%). Marital status: married (43%). Caregiver workload: full-time (57%). 40% of caregivers reported poor quality of life, 34% good quality of life, 26% excellent quality of life. Physical dimension: 32% consider their health status normal, 24% are somewhat dissatisfied with their ability to perform daily activities, 47% are somewhat dissatisfied with their lifestyle. Psychological dimension: 36% rarely experience negative feelings such as sadness, hopelessness, anxiety, or depression, 41% are somewhat dissatisfied with their sleep. Social relations and environment dimension: 36% are normal with their personal relationships, 16% have opportunities for leisure activities, 33% feel very dissatisfied with the support they receive from their friends, 28% feel satisfied with their work capacity. Conclusion: The quality of life of caregivers was affected in all physical, social, economic, and psychological dimensions, affecting their health.